Alvord Unified School District seeks proposals for printing services vendors.

LEGAL NOTICE
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSALS (RFQP)RFQP NO. 26-0327 Printing Services (RE-BID OF RFQP 26-0125)
Type of Solicitation: Request for Qualifications and Proposals (RFQP).The Alvord Unified School District hereby issues this Request For Qualifications and Proposals (RFQP) to establish a bench list of qualified printing services vendors. The District is seeking qualified firms to provide commercial printing services and related support on an as-needed basis for District departments and schools. Placement on the bench list does not guarantee that a contract will be issued or that any vendor will receive any work. If the District elects to issue a contract or purchase order (if any), it may do so with one or more bench-listed vendor(s) at the District’s sole discretion.
Respondents must possess all required business licenses and permits necessary to operate a printing service in the State of California and Riverside County. This includes, but is not limited to, a valid business license, seller’s permit, and any other state, federal, or local permits required for the lawful operation of a printing business.
Vendor shall provide full-time personnel with professional experience in commercial printing services. All staff assigned to this project must demonstrate relevant experience in printing operations, quality control, and project management.
Bench List / Contract Term (if awarded): If the District elects to enter into a contract with one or more bench-listed vendor(s), the anticipated initial term of any such contract shall be for one (1) year , with up to four (4) one-year renewal options at the District’s discretion.
Non-Exclusive Award / District Discretion: The District reserves the right to reject all submissions; establish a bench list of qualified vendor(s); issue one or more contract(s) and/or purchase order(s) with one or more bench-listed vendor(s) as needed; award by line item or lot; and/or request project-specific quotations from some or all bench-listed vendor(s), all as determined by the District in its sole discretion.
Vendor Selection CriteriaThe selection of vendors for this RFQP will be determined based on the completeness of each submitted proposal. Proposals must demonstrate full compliance with the instructions outlined in this RFQP. Additionally, vendors must show relevant experience in providing services to K-12 educational institutions. Adherence to these criteria is essential for consideration during the evaluation process. Evaluation criteria and the relative weighting (if any) are contained in the RFQP documents.
Pre-proposal conference: None scheduled at this time. Any changes will be issued by written addendum.
Deadline for written questions : April 24, 2026, No Later Than 2:00 P.M. PSTDistrict contact for this RFQP: Ms. Adonna Calderon, E-Mail: purchasing@alvordschools.org [purchasing@alvordschools.org]
Pre-proposal inquiries shall be submitted to Ms. Adonna Calderon, via e-mail only, at the e-mail address provided in this Notice.
Deadline for submittal of sealed Proposals: May 1, 2026, No Later Than 2:00 P.M. PST
Submission method: Sealed hard-copy proposal delivery with an electronic copy on a flash drive, as described below. Electronic (email) submissions will not be accepted.
Vendor InterviewsThe District may elect to interview short-listed vendors on May 20, 2026.
Interested respondents to this RFQP are invited to submit a sealed proposal in response to this RFQP by delivering one (1) complete proposal, three-hole punched, in a three-ring binder, and one (1) electronic copy on a flash drive of the proposal to:
Alvord Unified School DistrictATTN: Mrs. Adonna Calderon, Purchasing Department **RFQP No. 26-0327 PRINTING SERVICES9 KPC ParkwayCorona, CA 92879Phone: (951) 509- 5157** The District’s main lobby reception desk will receive sealed bid proposals delivered in person, by courier, or delivery services.
The District is not responsible for the late delivery of a sealed Proposal. Proposals not received by the specified date, time, AND location stated above will be considered non-responsive and returned unopened. It is the sole responsibility of the respondent to ensure that their sealed proposal is received by the proper time at the address noted herein.
Faxed or emailed copies of proposal submissions for this RFQP will not be accepted .
The RFQP Document and any Addenda will be available on or after March 29, 2026 , online with ARC (American Reprographics Company) , 345 Clinton Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, Phone: (714) 424-8525. To order the RFQP Document from ARC as a download, visit:https://customer.e-arc.com/arcEOC/PWELL_Main.asp?mem=29 then click on Public Planroom, and search by Alvord Unified School District in the dropdown list, or call ARC and request the Planwell Department for orders or assistance. Downloads are available at no charge .
The District highly recommends downloading documents via ARC so interested parties registered to the project are notified when documents are posted; however, it is the sole responsibility of the respondent to obtain any documents related to this RFQP.
No respondent may withdraw their proposal for a period of ninety (90) days after the date set for the deadline of proposals.
Equal opportunity public agency: The District is an equal opportunity public agency and does not discriminate in its contracting practices on any basis prohibited by law.
The Press-EnterprisePublished: 3/29, 4/5/26